Law wise?
This is *NOT* a political question!!
2007-07-03 21:55:19 · 8 answers · asked by MotherBear1975 6 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
I just want to know the difference in the *LAWS* please, not who is better, or who has what for a leader... please?
2007-07-03 22:04:07 · update #1
Regarding jimobasa's response: There is reportedly a "duty to retreat" in the majority of US states. (http://www.ugresearch.org/research/114/there_is_no_duty_to_retreat.html ), as opposed to the "castle" principle he would prefer.
As for your actual question: My Web searches suggest that there are endless differences in detail rather than any basic dichotomy. As does Noble Savage's response to your duplicate under "Law & Ethics."
But you would be getting MUCH better, if fewer, answers here if your main question--the part that everyone can SEE without having to click anything--were:
What are the basic differences, if any, between UK law and US law?
2007-07-04 04:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by georgetslc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of differences between the laws, far too many to list here. It would help if you specified what area of law you are interested in. However, here are some example differences -
The UK doesn't execute people
It is illegal to smoke in an enclosed public space in the UK
You can drink at age 18 in the UK, as opposed to age 21 in the US.
It is very difficult to get hold of most types of gun legally, and you need a license for most types.
It is illegal to use a mobile phone whilst driving a car in the UK.
2007-07-04 13:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by Helena 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much, really.
There is one HUGE difference when it comes to guns, though. Gun ownership in the US is a big deal, whereas its very tightly restricted in the UK about guns. Even the cops that walk the streets do not carry guns in the UK.
One thing I noticed when I visited London was that you have to pay fees to drive down some city streets, or to even park your car on that street. We have "toll roads" in the US, but nothing that would fine you for driving down a particular street in a city during a specific time. Kinda weird, but it did seem to help traffic problems.
The US and UK have similar laws on most things, though.
2007-07-04 05:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by Vol 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say which type of laws you are interested in. There are weird laws in the UK insofar as you try fight off a burglar in your home, you can be the one charged with assault.
2007-07-04 05:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in US:
a president is the leader of the country
it is the union of states
in UK:
Queen serves as the leader
Prime Minester is the head of the government though
it is the union of Kingdoms
2007-07-04 05:04:16 · answer #5 · answered by Shino 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UK use "K" for Kingdom
US use "S" for States
2007-07-04 05:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by cerberos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US has Bush as President
2007-07-04 04:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The name..................................................
2007-07-04 05:03:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋